Assited Living Activities

An Assited Living Activity Coordinator will plan and coordinate the activities that meet the educational, recreational, social and spiritual needs of the Assisted Living members. This person will assist in the scheduling activities, arranging an coordinating daily activities with a focus on music, exercise, cognitive groups and the emotional health of each member. The position requires superior people skills to handle residents, colleagues and other guests. This person must be able to handle stressful situations skillfully. The position of Activity Coordinator will support and encourage elders to remain independent and active.

Responsibilities: Assists in designing, developing and distributing activity and event calendars. Works with the Program Manager to plan and implement community based programs, including trips and multi-generational groups. Assesses the member’s needs, interests and abilities. Encourages resident involvement in program planning. Provides resources for the special interests of the members, encouraging independent activity. Assists in maintaining the supply levels necessary for all future activities f.Interacts with members, families, guests and staff in a positive, supportive role. Plans and prepares for all upcoming events to ensure their success. Maintains flexibility to alter plans when activities are not engaging the participants’ interest. Monitors safety and well-being of participants and seeks assistance when necessary. Provides advocacy for members and acts as a liaison for their families. Graciously receives complaints and concerns. Acts to correct issues by making requests of others.

The Primary Responsibilities are:
·Compassion for and desire to work with the elderly.
·Experience in implementing programs intended to fulfill basic psychological, intellectual, physical, social, emotional and spiritual needs
·Must be creative, energetic, patient, sensitive and professional.
·Ability to manage prolonged, extensive or considerable standing or walking.
--Weekend, Holiday and Evening flexibility is always a good thing.

Assisted Living Facility Director

Assisted Living Facility serving people with physical disabilities on need a strong, friendly, and caring Director.

Their responsibilities include acting as a buffer between the residents and the management staff and helping the Executive Director with thier daily activities. He or She will learn about healthcare policies and proceedures, customer service, and our philosophy of helping a person with a physical disability continue to live a independent, dignified lifestyle. A director's routine should consist of touring the building daily, handling resident conflicts, meeting with the residents one-on-one, informing residents about building activities, policies and procedures, maintaining customer service standards and building standards, and if unable to answer resident questions, refer the resident to the appropriate area or staff member, review compliance standards and the general health and well-being of the residents, assist Executive Director with administrative hearings, budgeting and with advertising for new employees and initial interviewing of new employees.

Any good assisted living Director must possess the following characteristics:

1. Be organized and be able to keep other on track
2. Have management experience (healthcare management experience is a plus)
3. Have a strong understanding of Illinois employment rules and regulations
4. Be a gregarious and attentive person
5. Have a strong, but general understanding of computers
6. Most importantly, have strong customer service skills

Assisted Living Checklist

Here are some things to look for when appraising assisted living facilities.

You want to find a place that is a beautiful, safe and inviting residential care home.

You will want an assisted living facility that provides a wide range of services for those that need assistance with the activities of daily living or who are recovering from illness or injury.

You will want assisted living that offers the following:

Services include (but not limited to):
- personal hygiene care
-transportation provider
- light housekeeping
-laundry errands
- meal preparation